Tragic Twenties 2016 focuses on the mainstream fashion industry's erasure of Black models while appropriating black hair culture. This line uses texture and color to juxtapose the versatility and style of Black hair. The influence of black hair culture and style on dominant American culture is portrayed by representing iconic black hair products / hairstyles as pop art. The versatility of black hair is portrayed through the use of braiding, twisting, and looping of yarn through/ against clashing textures. The models are masked to represent the erasure of black models while using Black hairstyles.
Knit masks made by Lynette Ramsay.